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DAERA - Forest Service - Tree Planting Service

Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2022 at 10:56

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jun 2021 at 18:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "Tree Planting Service." This project falls under the forestry services category and is located across several regions, including Antrim/Londonderry, Down/Armagh, and Fermanagh/Tyrone. The procurement is currently in the active award stage, with contracts signed on 29 June 2022 to a maximum of eight contractors per lot. The total value for this contract is significant, with individual lots ranging from £96,000 to £201,000. The award procedure followed is an open procurement method, with bidders required to demonstrate relevant experience and capability.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the forestry and agricultural sectors. Contractors well-versed in tree planting, maintenance, and management services are encouraged to participate, particularly those who can comply with the stringent performance monitoring system outlined in the contract. This initiative could help expand the reach of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in environmental services, offering them a pathway to contribute to public sector projects while growing their business footprint across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAERA - Forest Service - Tree Planting Service

Notice Description

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

Lot Information

Tree Planting: Antrim / Londonderry

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Tree Planting: Down / Armagh

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Tree Planting: Fermanagh / Tyrone

The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot.

Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years.

Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017714-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£497,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependent on whether extension periods are offered.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT74 4EJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Castlecoole
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING LTD

GARDINER FARM AND FOREST SERVICES

GLEN FORESTRY SERVICES LIMITED

P Duffy Contracts

RJ WOODLAND SERVICES LTD

Scottish Woodlands Ltd

VALLEY FORESTRY

Further Information

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